Desmopressin is a hormone used as a nasal spray. The hormone works
on the kidneys to control frequent urination.
Proper Usage
Keep this medication in the refrigerator but do not allow it to
freeze.
Precautions
Let your physician know if you have heart disease, blood vessel
disease, or high blood pressure. Desmopressin can cause an increase in
blood pressure.
Studies have not been done in pregnant women. It has been used
before and during pregnancy to treat diabetes mellitus and has not been
shown to cause birth defects.
Desmopressin passes into breast milk but has not been reported to
cause problems in nursing infants.
Possible Side Effects
Side effects that typically go away as your body adjusts to the
medication and do not require medical attention unless they continue for
several weeks or are bothersome: runny or stuffy nose; abdominal or
stomach cramps; flushing of the skin; headache; nausea; pain in the
vulva.
Unusual side effects that require immediate medical attention:
confusion; convulsions; unusual drowsiness*; continuing headache; rapid
weight gain; markedly decreased urination.
*
Since it may be difficult to distinguish between certain common
symptoms of MS and some side effects of desmopressin, be sure to
consult your health care professional if an abrupt change of this
type occurs.
